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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini during the 1730's (Oil on canvas, 11 x 93 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini during the 1730's (Oil on canvas, 11 x 95 cm).
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Curated OER

Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence", created by Giovanni Da San Giovanni, c. 1635 (Fresco).
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Web Gallery of Art: Self Portrait as Philosopher of Silence

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Self-Portrait as Philosopher of Silence", created by Salvator Rosa, c. 1641 (Oil on canvas, 116 x 94 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Philosopher Cratetes

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Philosopher Cratetes", created by Luca Giordano, c. 1650 (Oil on canvas, 113 x 90 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of a Philosopher

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Portrait of a Philosopher", created by Salvator Rosaz (Oil on canvas, 119 x 93 cm).
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Oregon State University

Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a short biography, and some links to relevant sites.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: John Locke: Of the Conduct of the Understanding

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete biography of the philosopher John Locke. It discusses his contribution to philosophy and his social contract.
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Philosophical Logicism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent overview of logic. Defines the term in informative detail, while relating logic to its neighbors in epistemology, metaphysics, and analytic philosophy. A terrific introduction to the subject.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th
This Oregon State University site details the life of the great philosopher John Locke. The site provides a brief bio of Locke, information on his writings such as the Two Treatises of Civil Government, as well as a timeline of his life...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The New Intellectual Order: Man, Nature and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A survey of the different philosophers of the Renaissance period. Includes a general look at Bruno, Montaigne, Descartes, Hobbes, and Locke with links to their biographies. The lecture tries to give the readers an insight into the...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Friedrich Ludwig Gottlob Frege

For Students 9th - 10th
Great summary of Frege's philosophical significance in terms that anyone can understand. Includes links to his works and several illustrative quotes. A great place to start. Includes links to related philosophers and logical topics.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a biography on philosopher Rene Descartes and provides an overview of Descartes' philosophical thought following the order of his most famous and widely-studied book, "The Meditations on First Philosophy."
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Boston University

Boston University: Paideia Project: Gateway to Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Access to papers, proceedings, journals, and newsletters on philosophical topics.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The University of Groningen provides information about the 17th century British liberal philosopher. Includes concise biographical information and a link to the text of "A Letter Concerning Toleration." Read about what part of his...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of primary sources that supports study of imperialism. Sources include contemporary narrative accounts, letters, memoirs, songs, newspaper reports, and a variety of legal, cultural, philosophical, religious, and scientific...
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Society of Archbishop Justus

Samuel Johnson, Writer of an Age

For Students 9th - 10th
James E. Kiefer's extensive biography features anecdotes from Samuel Johnson's childhood plus discussion of his struggles with disability and the metamorphosis of his religious and philosophical beliefs. This site includes excerpts from...
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech: Charles Babbage

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Charles Babbage; computer pioneer, philosopher, politician, newtonian, industrialist who lived from 1791 to 1871.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Marginal Utility

For Students 11th - 12th
This website discusses the concepts of marginal utility and value, with references made to such economic philosophers as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and David Ricardo.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Philosophy of John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th
Writings of philosopher John Locke on religious toleration, government and society from which students will gain an understanding of the underpinnings of American government.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Kant, Synthetic a Priori Judgments

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Kant's philosophical perspectives. Includes discussion of Kant as trying to move beyond traditional rational or empirical approaches to thought. Defines A Priori and A Posteriori judgments and more.
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Other

The Poetics of Aristotle: The Rise of Comedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This selection from Aristotle's "Poetics" offers the famous Greek philosopher's explanation of the origins of comedy. For a complete understanding of both comedy and tragedy in the traditional literary sense, the entire text of...
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Other

Thoreau Institute: The History of Environmentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.
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Other

First Thing/ "St. Evelyn Waugh"/ Review of Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extended review of Martin Stannard's two volumes of Waugh's biography. Stannard contends that Waugh is "a brilliant satirest, one of the funniest writers of the century." The book and this review provide insight into Waugh's...

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